Population 8,486 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kingston
Household size in Kingston
| Period | Kingston | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.35 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Kingston is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.75, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Kingston
| Period | Kingston | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.3 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.6 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +11.7 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 52.6, Kingston is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.8, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only ten of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Kingston
| Period | Kingston | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.1% of households in Kingston, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 5.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Kingston has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Washington cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Kingston
Renters in Kingston
| Period | Kingston | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Kingston is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (43.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 5.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Kingston
| Period | Kingston | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Kingston than nationally: 13.6%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Kingston
| Period | Kingston | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Kingston is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Kingston
| Period | Kingston | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,002 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,173 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,150 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,453 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$451 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in Kingston pays $1,453 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $451 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Kingston
Bachelor's degrees in Kingston
| Period | Kingston | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.7% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.7% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.1 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Kingston than nationally: 45.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.1 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Kingston
| Period | Kingston | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.4% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.1% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Kingston: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Kingston
| Period | Kingston | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Kingston than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.5 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Kingston compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | 2.40 | 52.6 | 6.1% | 19.7% | 13.6% | 1991 | $1,453 | 45.3% | 95.2% | 4.6% |
| Indianola | 2.39 | 50.5 | 7.4% | 17.4% | 14.6% | 1993 | $1,478 | 47.2% | 94.9% | 5.4% |
| Port Gamble | 2.16 | 52.6 | 1.4% | 22.5% | 6.0% | 1990 | $2,167 | 34.2% | 99.2% | 0.0% |
| Suquamish | 2.49 | 45.8 | 10.9% | 20.3% | 7.2% | 1986 | $1,444 | 40.0% | 93.8% | 5.5% |
| Hansville | 2.18 | 64.3 | 2.0% | 14.2% | 28.4% | 1996 | $2,145 | 46.4% | 95.6% | 7.4% |
| Woodway | 2.64 | 47.2 | 4.6% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 1982 | $2,019 | 70.3% | 98.6% | 1.4% |
| Poulsbo | 2.53 | 45.1 | 6.6% | 25.2% | 5.4% | 1991 | $2,282 | 46.6% | 95.7% | 5.2% |
| Edmonds | 2.39 | 46.2 | 6.7% | 26.6% | 5.8% | 1974 | $2,231 | 53.9% | 96.9% | 4.2% |
| Keyport | 2.35 | 47.9 | 12.1% | 18.2% | 15.7% | 1984 | $3,017 | 52.6% | 97.8% | 4.2% |
| Shoreline | 2.48 | 43.4 | 6.6% | 33.2% | 5.0% | 1971 | $2,180 | 52.7% | 94.2% | 4.4% |
| Port Ludlow | 1.98 | 62.4 | 1.8% | 9.4% | 14.9% | 1992 | $1,761 | 46.2% | 96.5% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Kingston. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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